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Ryan DelaneySouthern Illinois University-Edwardsville has morphed over the last decade from a commuter college into a regional university that attracts out-of-state students. The secret to growing while other public universities and colleges across the state shrink: broadening recruitment efforts and constructing more dorms.SIUE’s success a story of construction, out-of-state studentshttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/siue-s-success-story-construction-out-state-students
57015 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgTue, 01 Aug 2017 04:00:27 +0000SIUE’s success a story of construction, out-of-state studentsRyan DelaneyCollege freshmen who loathe math, rejoice: Algebra may not be a factor when it comes to earning a degree from Missouri public colleges and universities. Under the guidance of the Missouri Department of Higher Education, all but one school (Truman State) have divided mathematics requirements into different “Math Pathways” that align with students’ majors. Beginning in the fall semester, science or engineering students will still need to take algebra, but a liberal arts student will take statistics or a mathematical reasoning course.Solve for ‘X’ or not: Missouri replaces algebra requirement at state colleges, universitieshttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/solve-x-or-not-missouri-replaces-algebra-requirement-state-colleges-universities
56674 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgMon, 17 Jul 2017 19:43:38 +0000Solve for ‘X’ or not: Missouri replaces algebra requirement at state colleges, universitiesCamille PhillipsSouthern Illinois University-Edwardsville is planning to boost salaries, launch new academic programs and continue renovating buildings thanks to lawmakers finally passing a state budget. The school even expects to receive the $15 million it loaned the Carbondale campus by the end of August.Illinois’ new state budget puts SIUE on firmer financial footinghttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/illinois-new-state-budget-puts-siue-firmer-financial-footing
56667 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgMon, 17 Jul 2017 10:09:28 +0000Illinois’ new state budget puts SIUE on firmer financial footingRyan DelaneyFederal financial aid for low-income students that's now available all year could push more students through community colleges faster and increase the likelihood of them earning a degree. The U.S. Department of Education announced the return of year-round Pell Grants for the fiscal year that began July 1. And with large portions of students studying at community colleges eligible for the grant program, it could increase summer enrollment figures. Pell Grants are worth up to $6,000 for the most needy students, but that money was only good for two semesters. Now, if students take at least half of a full course load in the summer, they’ll get additional aid. At St. Louis Community College, nearly 40 percent of students receive a Pell Grant, but enrollment in the summer is half of what it is in the fall term. There are several reasons for that, like the need to work, but Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Tony Cruz said there could be an increase in summer enrollment now that studentsReturn of year-round Pell Grants could help community college students the mosthttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/return-year-round-pell-grants-could-help-community-college-students-most
56542 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgTue, 04 Jul 2017 20:07:02 +0000Return of year-round Pell Grants could help community college students the mostCamille PhillipsKendric Carlock graduated from St. Louis Public Schools in 2014 with a 2.0 GPA. His parents never went to college. His family didn’t have a lot of money. His odds of attending college were, by all measures, not great. But the magnet-school grad was determined. With the help of his guidance counselor, Carlock found a space at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. In the fall, he’ll be a senior in the communications department.Success for first-generation college students often hinges on mentoring, financial aidhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/success-first-generation-college-students-often-hinges-mentoring-financial-aid
56499 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgTue, 04 Jul 2017 11:21:29 +0000Success for first-generation college students often hinges on mentoring, financial aidCamille PhillipsAccording to the most recently available federal records, Harris-Stowe State University’s six-year graduation rate was three to six times lower than Missouri’s other public colleges in 2014. But university officials say the graduation rate only counts a fraction of the historically black college’s graduates, and cite increased enrollment and a large graduating class as evidence of the school’s success.Harris-Stowe president says low graduation rate is “extremely deceiving"http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/harris-stowe-president-says-low-graduation-rate-extremely-deceiving
56519 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgSun, 02 Jul 2017 01:36:04 +0000Harris-Stowe president says low graduation rate is “extremely deceiving"Ryan DelaneyWashington University is a top-tier college, attracting both the nation’s smartest and richest students. That often puts the private university on the wrong end of rankings for socioeconomic diversity. To reverse that distinction, Wash U is halfway through an effort to have at least 13 percent of its students be from low-income backgrounds or be the first in their family to attend college. But proponents of college access say the goal isn’t ambitious enough — and won’t help foster a different atmosphere on campus.Improving socioeconomic diversity at Washington University is a slow processhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/improving-socioeconomic-diversity-washington-university-slow-process
56278 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgMon, 12 Jun 2017 10:04:24 +0000Improving socioeconomic diversity at Washington University is a slow processRyan DelaneyUpdated at 6:20 a.m. May 29 with tournament results — Battling in the video game "League of Legends" is a team sport, just like basketball, according to Marko Fosniki. Everyone has a role and a position. Unlike basketball, he and his teammates are still working on how to play it: “Literally we’re the first generation and we have to figure out all the mistakes we make on our own and we can help our teammates out that way.” The Maryville University esports team successfully defended its title in Los Angeles this weekend, beating the University of Toronto in Sunday's finals .Maryville University video game team adds 2nd championship to its resumehttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/maryville-university-video-game-team-adds-2nd-championship-its-resume
56192 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgMon, 29 May 2017 11:15:07 +0000Maryville University video game team adds 2nd championship to its resumeRyan DelaneyThe University of Missouri-St. Louis will reduce its spending by another 2.5 percent, campus leaders announced Friday, meeting a deadline that is part of a budget cutting process across the University of Missouri System.UMSL to trim another 2.5 percent from its budgethttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/umsl-trim-another-25-percent-its-budget
56148 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgSat, 20 May 2017 00:28:17 +0000UMSL to trim another 2.5 percent from its budgetRyan DelaneyUpdated, 7:40 p.m. with statement from Washington University — About 120 full-time faculty members who aren’t eligible for tenure at Washington University will be able to decide whether to unionize before the end of the school year.Wash U unionization efforts expand to 119 full-time faculty membershttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/wash-u-unionization-efforts-expand-119-full-time-faculty-members
56022 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgTue, 02 May 2017 22:59:45 +0000Wash U unionization efforts expand to 119 full-time faculty membersRyan DelaneySt. Louis Community College will offer nearly 40 percent of its full-time workforce an early retirement package due to fewer students on its campuses and fewer dollars coming from the Missouri Capitol. The four-campus network’s Board of Curators approved the plan Thursday night, which college leadership said will allow the school to offer programs and services that boost enrollment and ultimately revenue.St. Louis Community College extends buyout offer to 500 employeeshttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/st-louis-community-college-extends-buyout-offer-500-employees
55931 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgFri, 21 Apr 2017 02:14:48 +0000St. Louis Community College extends buyout offer to 500 employeesRyan DelaneyMany high-achieving and low-income high school students bound for college get an assist from the state of Missouri in the form of modest scholarships. The trouble is that budget constraints have left programs that help both groups of students underfunded and unable to keep up with rising tuition. That’s bad news for high school seniors who’ll be choosing where to go to school in the coming weeks.Missouri’s college scholarship programs underfunded at time of rising tuitionhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/missouri-s-college-scholarship-programs-underfunded-time-rising-tuition
55885 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgMon, 17 Apr 2017 01:06:06 +0000Missouri’s college scholarship programs underfunded at time of rising tuitionRyan DelaneySome teachers at the University of Missouri-St. Louis who are trying to form a union sued the state’s university system Thursday, alleging that the rules the board of curators set forth for organizing are too restrictive. They contend there are gender and minority wage gaps, and that the best way to close them is to unionize. The effort started last summer on the heels of successful union votes at other colleges in the region. Some UMSL faculty members sue UM System administration over unionization ruleshttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/some-umsl-faculty-members-sue-um-system-administration-over-unionization-rules
55730 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgFri, 24 Mar 2017 01:17:56 +0000 Some UMSL faculty members sue UM System administration over unionization rulesRyan DelaneyA long, slow decline in both state funding and enrollment has public colleges in Illinois cutting staff and increasing tuition. In the face of a financial shortfall, it would seem campuses would seek out every dollar available. But Western Illinois University and Southern Illinois University are trying a different tactic. They’re eliminating higher out-of-state tuition rates so any undergrad from any state will pay what used to be the lower in-state tuition.Not from Illinois? No matter, regional colleges drop non-resident tuitionhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/not-illinois-no-matter-regional-colleges-drop-non-resident-tuition
55682 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgFri, 17 Mar 2017 19:24:57 +0000Not from Illinois? No matter, regional colleges drop non-resident tuitionRyan DelaneyThe University of Missouri System’s incentive program for its top executives is being terminated just a few days after a state audit found the program lacked transparency. New UM System President Mun Choi acknowledged the current program’s lack of transparency was a part of his decision to end it, but he also said paying “the market rate” for administrators is key to the university’s overall success.University of Missouri ends executive bonus program after critical audithttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/university-missouri-ends-executive-bonus-program-after-critical-audit
55636 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgFri, 10 Mar 2017 22:18:53 +0000University of Missouri ends executive bonus program after critical auditKelly MoffittYour support makes this program possible. Keep St. Louis Public Radio Strong. Donate today. By now, you know the uproar over the photo: Kellyanne Conway with her feet on the Oval Office couch. While Conway has asserted she meant no disrespect , a huge amount of attention was diverted to that moment from what the actual event was about: A meeting of leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with President Donald Trump. What were they meeting about and what did they discuss? Harris-Stowe State University President Dwaun Warmack knows intimately: he was in the room (and, indeed, in the now-infamous picture) to meet with President Trump. In fact, Warmack was in D.C. for a lot more: he met with legislators and Cabinet leaders in order to drum up support and money for financially struggling HBCUs.Harris-Stowe president on recent White House visit: ‘If I don’t fight for my students, who will?'http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/harris-stowe-president-recent-white-house-visit-if-i-don-t-fight-my-students-who-will
55620 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 09 Mar 2017 22:02:37 +0000Harris-Stowe president on recent White House visit: ‘If I don’t fight for my students, who will?'Ryan DelaneyUpdated at 6:10 p.m. with Greitens' statement — Missouri’s auditor criticized the University of Missouri System on Monday for giving excessive bonuses and other incentives to several current and former top administrators at a time when the system grapples with funding cuts and mulls raising tuition.University of Missouri System audit: Millions in hidden payments to top administratorshttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/university-missouri-system-audit-millions-hidden-payments-top-administrators
55600 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgMon, 06 Mar 2017 18:18:37 +0000University of Missouri System audit: Millions in hidden payments to top administratorsRyan DelaneySaint Louis University announced Friday it will cut 120 employees — or 4 percent of its workforce — because of a funding crisis. University President Fred Pestello detailed the layoffs, which were expected for several weeks, in separate emails to staff and students.Saint Louis University will lay off 120 employees; Biondi returns as part-time fundraiserhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/saint-louis-university-will-lay-120-employees-biondi-returns-part-time-fundraiser
55594 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgFri, 03 Mar 2017 23:17:30 +0000Saint Louis University will lay off 120 employees; Biondi returns as part-time fundraiserRyan DelaneyThere’s a tug-of-war happening across the Mississippi River for students in the St. Louis region, with some colleges erasing the borders of in-state tuition prices to help navigate tough financial times. Southern Illinois University Carbondale was the vanguard in the area, offering Missouri students a reduced price in 2009, a move that’s resulted in 95 more students from west of the Mississippi in the last five years. And the University of Missouri-St. Louis, which for five years has offered in-state tuition for Metro East residents, is expanding that benefit to all Illinois residents. But the big winners in all of this are the students, who now have more colleges to choose from and at more affordable prices.In competition for students, some area colleges erase in-state tuition parametershttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/competition-students-some-area-colleges-erase-state-tuition-parameters
55533 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgTue, 28 Feb 2017 15:58:09 +0000In competition for students, some area colleges erase in-state tuition parametersRyan DelaneyIncreasingly, college life is less about walking across the quad or stopping at the dining hall before sitting in a big lecture hall, and more about flipping open a laptop at home. Take Royal Witcher, a St. Louis native and Army veteran who lives in Belmont, Mississippi. He completed most of his bachelor’s degree through the University of Phoenix, a fully online institution, but often felt like just a number. When it was time for his MBA, the 45-year-old did his research — lots of it — and decided on Maryville University, which has a campus in suburban St. Louis. But he didn’t return to Missouri, instead taking advantage of an online degree.To attract students, colleges try moving brick-and-mortar experience onlinehttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/attract-students-colleges-try-moving-brick-and-mortar-experience-online
55485 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgMon, 20 Feb 2017 05:55:18 +0000To attract students, colleges try moving brick-and-mortar experience online